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Iowa City, Iowa BREAKING BAD. Iowa holds off purdue to snap a three-game skid. Sports. MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2014 THE INDEPENDENT DAILY NEWSPAPER FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY SINCE 1868 DAILYIOWAN.COM 50¢ UI stresses process of reporting assaults By LILY ABROMEIT to make sure that the person who was hurt is the victim and a victim advocate, as well as dis­ Special on [email protected] linked with support resources,” she said. “[Wheth­ cusses safety concerns the victim may have and Sexual Assault er that is] a victim advocate or medical resources informs that person of possible complaint options. University of Iowa students gathered to de­ … every situation is different and every person’s UI students may make university adminis­ This is the first in a five-part mand a zero-tolerance policy and an open dis­ needs are unique to what [she or he] experienced.” tration complaints, which involves investigating series in response to the num­ cussion about the university’s policy last week DiCarlo said the first steps are crucial to min­ breaking UI policy, or a criminal complaint, which ber of sexual assaults that have following an increase in reported sexual assaults imizing damage and helping victims understand involves investigating law breaking. occurred this academic year. and controversial comments from President Sally their options when making a complaint. If a student is accused and a complaint is made, Today: Outlining the Mason. “What really matters is the first person the vic­ judicial administration first identifies whether reporting process (see This academic year, eight sexual assaults and tim tells,” she said. the student violated university policy. The judicial page 3) one attempted sexual assault have been reported. With the various options, DiCarlo said, the pro­ administrator then determines if the accused stu­ Tuesday: Statistics on assaults Reporting a sexual assault to the university cess can get complicated and is “really specific to dent’s actions are suspension or non-suspension reported begins a complex and detailed process, which offi­ the behavior that has been recorded and what the warranted. If it is suspension warranted, the pro­ Wednesday: How the UI com­ cials say is key to supporting the victim and recti­ investigation has found.” cess continues to determine whether the student pares with other universities fying the situation as much as possible. When people in the office hear of a report that is found guilty or not guilty. Thursday: What males are Monique DiCarlo, the UI coordinator for sexu­ a person may have been affected by a sexual as­ Throughout this process, the Office of the Sex­ saying al-misconduct response, laid out the process that sault, domestic violence, or stalking, they reach ual Misconduct Response Coordinator acts as a Friday: A look at Nite Ride comes after a report, noting it can be complicated out to the victim and offer to set up a meeting be­ liaison between the judicial administrator and but is important for people to understand. tween the victim and a staff member. victim, providing updates on the case and contin­ “[It’s important] to clarify reporting options and At the meeting, the office creates a link between uous support. Dance, dance, dance Students track Venezuela Students from Venezuela share their thoughts on recent protests. By MICHELLE NGO [email protected] One of Venezuela’s most celebrated events is marching to a much differ­ ent beat this year. Instead of colorful parades and cel­ ebration filling the streets of Cara­ cas, angry protesters continue weeks of antigovernment protest resulting in at least 17 deaths during the four- day Carnival holiday. What started as a student protest calling for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and government of­ ficials to take action against a poor SEE LISTENING POST, 3 economy and security crisis has turned to daily demonstrations draw­ ing in more nonstudent protesters. “No one is celebrating, and beach­ es are empty,” said Sam Schwarts, a University of Iowa junior from Ven­ ezuela. “This shows how dedicated (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard) these protesters are to this cause be­ cause they’re willing to keep protest­ Dancers of the group Bhangra from the University of Illinois-Chicago perform during Nachte Raho in the IMU Main ing despite this huge holiday.” Venezuela has one of the highest Lounge on March 1. Nachte Raho is an Indian dance competition in which teams from around the country compete for inflation rates in the world, nearly 60 prize money. This was the 12th year that Iowa has hosted the event. Go to dailyiowan.com to view a photo silde show percent. These high rates have lead from the event. SEE VENEZUELA, 5 Arts facility sees progress on construction By MEGAN DEPPE The project has also begun its construction of [email protected] the eighth tower crane in Iowa City. It is the final crane to be used in flood recovery. The Io- Nearly six months after the groundbreaking wa City City Council will hold a public hearing ceremony, the University of Iowa begins to move on March 4 to rezone the .54-acre property that vertically on the construction of the arts-build- will be used for the art facility. ing project. Lehnertz also said the project remains “con- The original 1936 Art Building, which had sistent” and nothing has changed from the orig- been situated between North Riverside Drive inal budget or schedule plan. and the Iowa River, was heavily damaged in the “It’s one of those important projects on our 2008 floods. Contractors broke ground on the campus marking the permanent recovery from new facility at the end of September 2013. the 2008 flood,” Lehnertz said. Rod Lehnertz, the director of planning, design, John Beldon Scott, the director of the School and construction for UI Facilities Management, of Art and Art History, said the location of the said crews have been focusing on site and foun- temporary Studio Arts Building, which is more dation preparations for the past few months. than three miles from campus, has been one of “We’ll see in these coming weeks the build- the major challenges since the flood. The in­ ing start to move vertically,” Lehnertz said. “It’s convenience and travel time have made diffi- going to be several months of constructional Construction is underway on the new arts facility near Art Building West on March 1. The construction work.” SEE ART BUILDING, 5 is projected to be finished in the spring of 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert) WEATHER DAILY IOWAN TV ON THE WEB INDEX HIGH LOW • SCAN THIS CODE CHECK DAILYIOWAN.COM FOR HOURLY DAILY BREAK 6 7 0 • GO TO DAILYIOWAN.COM UPDATES AND ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. FOLLOW OPINIONS 4 • WATCH UITV AT 9 P.M. @THEDAILYIOWAN ON TWITTER AND LIKE US CLASSIFIED 9 Sunny, wind chill with gravitas. SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE CONTENT. SPORTS 10 We’re serious. 2 NEWS THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2014 SWIRLING AROUND ART The Daily Iowan Volume 145 Issue 148 BREAKING NEWS STAFF Phone: (319) 335-6063 Publisher 335-5788 Email: [email protected] William Casey Fax: 335-6297 Editor-in-Chief 335-6030 Kristen East CORRECTIONS Managing Editor 335-5855 Call: 335-6030 Jordyn Reiland Policy: The Daily Iowan strives for ac- Metro Editors 335-6063 curacy and fairness in the reporting Rebecca Morin of news. If a report is wrong or mis- Stacey Murray leading, a request for a correction or Opinions Editor 335-5863 a clarification may be made. Zach Tilly Sports Editors 335-5848 PUBLISHING INFO Josh Bolander The Daily Iowan (USPS 143.360) is Danny Payne published by Student Publications Arts Editor 335-5851 Inc., E131 Adler Journalism Building, Sam Gentry Iowa City, Iowa 52242-2004, Copy Chief 335-6063 daily except Saturdays, Sundays, Beau Elliot legal and university holidays, and Photo Editor 335-5852 university vacations. Periodicals Tessa Hursh postage paid at the Iowa City Post Projects Editor 335-5855 Office under the Act of Congress of Jordyn Reiland March 2, 1879. Design Editor 335-6063 Haley Nelson SUBSCRIPTIONS Graphics Editor 335-6063 Call: Juli Krause at 335-5783 Alicia Kramme Three-D art work by M.F.A. student Josh Van Stippen is on display in the Drewelowe Gallery in the Studio Arts Building on March 1. The Drewelowe Gallery holds shows and Email: [email protected] Convergence Editor 335-6063 installations for many artists throughout the semester. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard) Subscription rates: Brent Griffiths Iowa City and Coralville: $20 for one TV Director 335-6063 semester, $40 for two semesters, Reid Chandler $10 for summer session, $50 for TV Sports Director 335-6063 METRO full year. Josh Bolander Out of town: $40 for one sememster, Web Editor 335-5829 $80 for two semesters, $20 for Tony Phan Man charged in Local man charged with game-changer for President Obama’s Russia with respect to this invasion.” summer session, $100 all year. Business Manager 335-5786 national-security policy, forcing him to Obama spoke Sunday with German Send address changes to: The Daily Debra Plath reported stabbing burglary give up his foreign policy shift to Asia Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Iowan, 100 Adler Journalism Build- Classifed Ads/Circulation Manager Authorities have accused a West Liberty Authorities have accused a local man of and to maintain U.S. troop levels in Minister David Cameron, and Polish ing, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-2004 Juli Krause 335-5784 man of stabbing a person at Brothers Bar. stealing an Xbox 360. Europe to limit Russia’s reach. President Bronislaw Komorowski. Advertising Manager 335-5193 Jose Mata-Hernandez, 24, was charged Roger Hunter, 42, address unknown, The ill will and mistrust also could Kerry planned to travel to Kiev on Advertising Sales Staff Renee Manders March 2 with willful injury causing serious was charged on Nov.
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